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Docklands has an estimated 19,151 residents, up from 15,495 at the 2021 Census — a change of 3,656 people, or 23.6%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 92% of areas nationally. 326 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 6,080 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Docklands is estimated to have a population of approximately 19,151, according to AreaSearch analysis combining broader ABS updates with validated new addresses identified since the Census. When compared against the 15,495 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 3,656 individuals or 23.6%. This trajectory stems from an AreaSearch resident population estimate of 19,150, derived from ABS ERP figures published in June 2025 alongside 326 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Local density now stands at 6,079 persons per square kilometer, ranking the suburb of Docklands in the top 10% across the country and highlighting the significant demand for local land.
The 23.6% expansion achieved since the 2021 census outperformed both the Victorian state benchmark of 9.5% and national figures, establishing the locality as a leading regional growth node. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 87.0% of total recent population increases. For demographic forecasting, AreaSearch relies on SA2 projections published jointly by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 based on 2022 data. Where localized figures are missing, 2023 Regional/LGA releases from the VIC State Government are converted via a weighted aggregation framework from LGA down to SA2 zones, which also supplies age-cohort growth trajectories across all sectors for the 2032 to 2041 window. Over the forward-looking horizon, the suburb of Docklands is poised for remarkable demographic expansion that ranks in the top 10 percent nationwide. Aggregated SA2-level models forecast the community will add 9,984 residents through to 2041, culminating in an overall growth rate of 52.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
3,378 new dwellings have been approved in Docklands over the past five years, an average of 675 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 35 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 937 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 0% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,308, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning activity in Docklands has averaged roughly 675 approved dwellings annually, yielding approximately 3,378 approved homes across the past 5 financial years, according to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval metrics. During FY-25 to date, approved residential dwellings have reached 1,308. Between FY-21 and FY-25, net in-migration tracked at just 0.5 people annually for every home delivered over the past 5 financial years, demonstrating that residential delivery is keeping pace with or exceeding local absorption. This steady pipeline provides prospective purchasers with wider choice and creates capacity for population intake beyond existing estimates, with newly approved residences carrying an average expected construction cost of $510,000.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $1.074 billion during this financial year, reflecting substantial commercial and business capital commitment. Recent construction in Docklands has focused entirely on attached dwellings, reflecting a strong shift toward higher-density urban housing. This configuration creates attainable price points that attract downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers alike. Furthermore, with approximately 11 people per dwelling approval, the precinct displays classic indicators of an active growth area. Latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch project an influx of 9,983 new residents to Docklands by 2041. Ongoing residential development rates suggest local housing supply will comfortably accommodate expected demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for buyers and laying the groundwork for demographic expansion that could outstrip current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Docklands
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 25 current infrastructure and development projects inside Docklands, worth an estimated $19.7 billion. A further 175 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $114.1 billion. 78 are already under construction and 66 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban performance and local outcomes are heavily shaped by strategic infrastructure works and major project developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed 86 notable projects expected to influence the precinct. Among the most prominent undertakings are Elysium Fields, Victoria Harbour Precinct, Collins Wharf - Final Three Towers, and Sento, with the most critical developments outlined below.
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Elysium Fields
Elysium Fields is a $1.75 billion wellness-focused mixed-use precinct being developed by GURNER Group and City Harbour across a 2.7-hectare site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade in Melbourne's Docklands. The masterplan comprises approximately 1,100 build-to-sell and build-to-rent apartments across multiple towers up to 30 storeys, paired with extensive health clubs, retail, dining, and a Veriu hotel. Construction is actively underway with builders Hamilton Marino and Maxcon delivering initial residential towers.
Victoria Harbour Precinct
A major urban renewal precinct in Docklands delivering a mix of residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Current active phases include the Collins Wharf waterfront neighbourhood (featuring Ancora, Regatta, and Aluna residences) and a major Build-to-Rent tower at 899 Collins Street. The precinct aims to deliver over 2,300 new homes in its current construction wave.
Collins Wharf - Final Three Towers
The final three towers of the Collins Wharf precinct are under construction, comprising 915 luxury waterfront apartments across three towers of up to 28 storeys. This completes the $1.2 billion waterfront development by Lendlease, featuring public parkland and dual-waterfront views.
Central Pier Redevelopment
The revitalisation of the heritage-listed Central Pier following its complete removal in October 2025 due to structural failure. The project is currently in a transitional activation phase, featuring the Echo light installation which traces the original pier footprint with 145 illuminated buoys. Future redevelopment is guided by the Vision and Place Principles strategy (Reflect, Flourish, Celebrate, Play, and Connect), focusing on a vibrant waterfront destination with public open space and cultural programming. While the pier structure itself has been removed, Development Victoria is investigating long-term options for the site as a civic maritime infrastructure hub.
Collins Wharf - Ancora
28-storey residential tower featuring 303 premium apartments and townhomes with uninterrupted views of Victoria Harbour and the Yarra River. It is the third development in the Collins Wharf precinct, offering luxury waterfront living with amenities including concierge, pool, gym, and rooftop terraces.
NewQuay West Development
Final major development parcel within MAB Corporation's NewQuay waterfront precinct at Docklands. The approved mixed-use project comprises five towers over two podiums with around 600 residential dwellings, commercial office space, retail uses, a public park and new pedestrian laneway. As of 2026 the project remains approved with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Greenline Project
The Greenline Project is a transformational 4km urban renewal initiative creating a continuous promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River (Birrarung). Connecting five precincts from Birrarung Marr to Saltwater Wharf, the first major stage at Birrarung Marr is complete while planning and detailed design advance for the central riverfront sections. Delivered by the City of Melbourne in partnership with design studios ASPECT Studios and TCL, the project integrates native habitat restoration and Indigenous cultural design.
Hartley Street
Approved 50-storey mixed-use apartment, office and retail tower in the Lorimer precinct of Fishermans Bend. The scheme, designed by MGS Architects for Claric 99, is planned on a former industrial site and includes about 400 apartments, a five-storey podium, 176 car spaces, recreation and commercial facilities, public open space and a new road. The site was reported sold in 2025 and the purchaser was expected to spend time repositioning the project, so construction timing remains unconfirmed.
13,793 residents of Docklands are employed, from a labour force of 14,120. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 79.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 66,593, about 3.5 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch highlights an exceptionally skilled local labour market in Docklands, distinguished by a notable concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and annual estimated employment growth of 3.5%. Employed residents numbered 13,793 as of March 2026, with the local jobless rate tracking 2.5% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Labour force participation was notably elevated at 79.4%, compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Furthermore, 50.3% of local workers reported working from home in their Census responses, a figure that reflects the context of Covid-19 lockdown conditions.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated within professional & technical, finance & insurance, and accommodation & food sectors. Professional & technical services stand out with an employment concentration reaching 2.3 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents only 7.6% of the resident workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 14.2%. At the time of the Census, Docklands operated as a prominent commercial centre, maintaining 5.7 workers for each resident and drawing a substantial daily inflow of labour from outside areas. According to AreaSearch syntheses of ABS and SALM statistical data, the local 12-month period recorded a 3.5% expansion in employment against a 3.8% increase in the labour force, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment increased by 2.1% and the labour force widened by 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points lift in unemployment. Future workplace demand can be gauged from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections released in Mar-26, which model five and ten-year horizons against the local industry profile. Nationwide employment is anticipated to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector trajectories vary. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the industry composition of Docklands points to potential employment gains of 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (representing a basic illustrative weighted extrapolation that excludes localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Docklands is $1,957 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,182 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,022 a year against an average of $81,097. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in Docklands rank among the upper tiers nationwide, recording a median income of $59,022 and an average of $81,097. These metrics exceed Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Factoring in a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $64,700 for median income and $88,899 for average income. Census 2021 records show personal weekly earnings reached $1,182, placing the area in the 90th national percentile, while household income positioned at the 63rd percentile.
A cohort of 6,779 residents, representing 35.4% of earners, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income band, closely tracking the 32.8% regional share. Residential accommodation costs absorb 18.8% of earnings, leaving disposable income at the 59th percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the locality in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Docklands had 7,540 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 1% detached houses and 98% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 69% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $411 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Docklands is overwhelmingly dominated by apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings at 99.5%, with traditional houses accounting for only 0.5%, in stark contrast to Melbourne metro's distribution of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Docklands tracked below Melbourne metro at 12.6%, while 18.6% of homes carried a mortgage and 68.8% were rented. The median monthly mortgage cost matched the Melbourne metro benchmark at $2,000, whereas median weekly rent was $411, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 mortgage baseline and $390 rent.
On a broader scale, mortgage repayments in Docklands sit above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Docklands counted 7,540 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,319 today, averaging 1.8 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 39% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements account for 51.5% of households in the area, broken down into couples without children at 33.4%, couples with children at 12.4%, and single parent families at 3.8%. Non-family dwellings make up the other 48.5%, consisting of single-person households at 39.4% and group living arrangements at 9.1%. Overall, the median household size is 1.8 people, which is notably lower than the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
64.9% of adults in Docklands hold a university qualification, including 39.8% with a bachelor degree and 21.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 8.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,126 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Academic qualifications in Docklands comfortably outpace wider state and national standards, as 64.9% of residents aged 15+ possess tertiary degrees, compared to 33.4% in VIC and 30.4% across Australia. This concentration of higher education supports strong participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most prevalent credential at 39.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 21.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational training accounts for 18.0% of qualifications among individuals aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (8.0%). Student engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 30.0% of the population actively undertaking formal education.
Higher and tertiary education accounts for the largest share at 15.1%, while primary school attendance comprises 3.1% and secondary education enrollments represent 1.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Docklands reaches 65 stops on 63 routes, timetabled for about 22,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter connectivity across Docklands is supported by a comprehensive public transport network featuring 65 active stops spanning bus, lightrail, and train services. Operating across 63 discrete routes, this transit infrastructure generates 22,134 weekly passenger trips, offering outstanding accessibility with residents positioned an average of 119 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the primary transport mode at 37%, while 16% commute on foot and 14% travel by train. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.3 per dwelling, trailing metropolitan averages. Additionally, 50.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure likely influenced by prevailing COVID-19 restrictions.
Transit operations deliver an average of 3,162 daily trips across the broader network, which corresponds to roughly 340 weekly departures per transit stop.
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84.4% of residents in Docklands report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 1.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis by AreaSearch regarding chronic condition frequency and mortality indicators reveals very favorable health metrics for Docklands, characterized by low occurrences of standard medical issues across every demographic cohort. Moreover, private healthcare insurance is widespread, covering approximately 59% of the population (11,264 people), which exceeds the 56.7% rate observed throughout Greater Melbourne. Among reported health challenges, mental health issues and asthma were the most prevalent, affecting 5.1 and 4.6% of the population, respectively. In contrast, 84.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, well above the 72.6% benchmark for Greater Melbourne.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 7.6% of the community (1,455 people), below the 15.1% recorded for Greater Melbourne, and this senior cohort continues to display robust health metrics that align with national standards for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
67.4% of Docklands residents were born overseas and 58.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.8%) and English (13.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Docklands is exceptionally prominent on a national scale, with 67.4% of residents having been born overseas and 58.7% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 27.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, Hinduism shows the most pronounced concentration relative to regional trends, comprising 14.6% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%. Regarding parental ancestry, Chinese heritage leads locally at 19.8% of the population, well above the 6.5% regional norm, followed by Other backgrounds at 18.9%, and English ancestry at 13.8%, which falls below the 20.1% regional level.
Several other ethnic backgrounds also demonstrate marked variances from metropolitan averages, including Indian ancestry at 11.7% in Docklands (compared to 4.2% regionally), Korean at 1.9% (versus 0.3%), and Russian at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Docklands is 33, younger than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 48.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of the suburb of Docklands is characterized by a youthful, primarily pre-family population base. Updated figures for August 2026 indicate that 56.5% of residents are young to middle aged adults aged 25 - 44, in contrast to 32.1% for Greater Melbourne, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 19.5%, below the regional benchmark of 30.5%. The estimated median age reached 33 as at August 2026, rising from 32 at the 2021 Census, which was 4 years below Greater Melbourne's median of 37 at that Census and lower than the national median of 38 at the same Census.
Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts aged 65+ expanded from 6.1% to an estimated 7.6%. Projections out to 2041 anticipate that the largest numerical growth will occur within the 25 - 44 cohort, adding 4,150 residents (38%) to reach 14,970, whereas the most rapid proportional acceleration is expected among retiree and elderly cohorts, surging 111% to 3,067.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Docklands
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 25 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 326 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,495 at the 2021 Census → 19,151 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20766). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.